Archive: 2012

Kidderminster Operatic and Dramatic Society Calendar Girls Play Reviewed by: Trevor Guest Friday 21 September 2012 Rose Theatre, Kidderminster Worcestershire Director: Pat Scully A letter from Ruth Madoc to the cast said that this play is “A superb piece of theatre”, how right she is. “Calendar Girls” brings the gamut of emotions from hilarious laughter [...]

From The Kidderminster Shuttle September 27th 2012 There was a well-deserved standing ovation for the first night of this superbly-written theatrical offering, which is brilliantly performed by the brave ladies of Kidderminster Operatic and Dramatic Society (KODS). This is a very funny play, with laughs throughout, but there are also some poignant moments and such [...]

KODS Presented ‘Calendar Girls’ by Tim Firth Tuesday 18th to Saturday 22nd September 2012 at the Rose Theatre Kidderminster Directed by Pat Scully A group of extraordinary women, members of a very ordinary Yorkshire WI, spark a global phenomenon by persuading one another to pose for a charity calendar with a difference! As interest snowballs [...]

Taken From The Kidderminster Shuttle This show can be summed up in one word – fun. The exuberant young cast were so polished, remembering all the (quite difficult) Shakespearean-type dialogue, as well as all the wonderful old rock songs and various dance routines. All played their roles well but standing out was a very confident performance by [...]

KODYS Presented ‘Return to the Forbidden Planet’ Thursday 24th to Saturday 26th May 2012 at the Rose Theatre Kidderminster Director: Jill Parmenter Musical Director: Russell Painter Choreographer: Molly Parmenter Following their recent production of Back to the 80′s, KODS Youth Section presents Return to the Forbidden Planet, based very loosely on the 1956 film Forbidden [...]